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Old 07-28-04, 07:16 AM
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Stripes or no stripes?

I'm getting my '81 Red GSL Painted, same color, but i'm trying to decide whether to get racing stripes put on. And if so, I don't know what color. Anyone with a first gen with stripes, can you send me pics for an idea?
Old 07-28-04, 08:19 AM
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it depends.. if you keep the side trim it'll look to busy.. however if you take the side trim off then it mihgt look ok

and if u got a red car.. then its balck or white all the way

(if you get a nice dark tinit job.. then black defentaly, also touch up the metal around the windwhield and mirrors andstuff)
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I agree with Bolox
Old 07-28-04, 09:11 AM
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nah, keep it original - no stripes
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i say no stripes, doesnt really look right on a fb

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I think stripes look good when they are done properly.

cobra stripes dont really fit on a FB IMO

a single or a combo stripe on one side looks good, Ive seen it on a fb and I liked it.
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Silver would be a good option for the stripes
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No stripes on a FB! If it were a track car I might say yes.
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I tend to agree with "no stripes" ... I'm really into the sleeper look ... I was thinking really dark blue in front, fading to black in the back , but the blue kinda goes into airbrushed flames ... they stay the same blue as in front, but the car degrades to black


That's what I want :P
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Stripes are a good idea.

Take a look here. http://briefcase.yahoo.com/surfer_bob_99 Let me know what you think.
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No stripes. Get flames instead
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No stripes, wings, or body kits. The car was designed in the 70's, all that wanna be rice boy crap looks terrible on it.
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I like the scoop on the hood, but i'd prefer the stripes to be closer together
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While I tend to dislike anything flashy, I really do like white with dark blue stripes. If I can ever get another car, that's what it'll end up with. This would be a car to play with, certainly not a daily driver.
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